Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Broad Cove’s got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.
First up, I gotta tell ya, the water’s sittin’ at a balmy 67°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s weirdly warm, like bathwater – you won’t be needing a thick wetsuit, that’s for sure.
The big news is that there’s really only one standout session in this whole 16-day run. The rest of it is mostly a whole lot of flat or junky conditions. We’re looking at a long gap of real poor surf from Saturday afternoon all the way through to the first week of September. There’s a little bump of energy showing up around the 4th, but the wind is gonna be junk – cross-onshore and choppy – so don’t get your hopes up.
The real deal, the one to circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 5th of September. After a cloudy, onshore morning, the afternoon turns it on. The wind goes completely glassy, dead calm. That’s a major score for a point break. We’re looking at a chest-to-head high swell coming in from the ESE, about 6 ft. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but with absolutely no wind on the face, it’s gonna be clean as a whistle. The combined wave energy is strong at 407, so there’s plenty of push. This is your window – it’s the best on offer, hands down. Being a point break, that short period stuff should wrap in nicely without turning into a closeout mess.
After that, the following week (6th to the 13th of September) sees a slow drop off. There’s some waist-high mush with cross-offshore breezes, but it’s not really gonna get the heart pumping. The waves are small, and the energy is weak. A few mornings early in the second week might be worth a quick paddle for the die-hards on a longboard, but don’t expect any gems.
Stay patient, wait for that glassy afternoon on the 5th, and you’ll get the best of a very average run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 226 | 91 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 45 | 24 | 59 | 12 | 9 | 25 | 57 | 76 | 64 | 45 | 29 | 29 | 95 | 240 | 371 | 541 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:51AM1.66m | 10:03PM1.66m | 10:27AM1.71m | 10:43PM1.64m | 11:04AM1.73m | 11:25PM1.59m | 11:44AM1.73m | 00:11AM1.52m | 12:30PM1.70m | 1:03AM1.45m | 1:21PM1.66m | 2:04AM1.38m | 2:23PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:57PM0.25m | 4:14AM0.18m | 4:37PM0.21m | 4:50AM0.20m | 5:20PM0.20m | 5:28AM0.24m | 6:05PM0.22m | 6:11AM0.31m | 6:56PM0.25m | 7:00AM0.38m | 7:55PM0.30m | 7:58AM0.45m | 9:02PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | W 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 226 | 91 | 37 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 12 | 9 | 25 | 57 | 76 | 64 | 45 | 29 | 29 | — | 1 | 371 | 541 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 5 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 55 | 34 | 11 | 11 | — | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 106 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 11 | 11 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | NW 2 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | ESE 4 | SE 3 | SE 8 | SE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 22 | 45 | 1 | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 95 | 240 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 21 | 0 | 97 | 2860 | 27 | 99 | 0 | 422 | 1314 | 550 | 0 | 1260 | 1308 | 640 | 672 | 647 | 0 | 1333 | 831 | 501 |
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The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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